Alfalfa County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Alfalfa County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 5,685. It is the 65th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Alfalfa County is 44.4 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Alfalfa County is $67,870. This is 7% higher than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $103,000. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Alfalfa County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Alfalfa County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.8%. The Black or African American population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.8%.